Lesson 1: Setting the Tudor Stage.
Main resources for Henry VIII and his Wives.
The Wives of Henry VIII, by Antonia Fraser. Although more than just one book will be referred to during this course, The Wives of Henry VIII is the main reference 'text.' Written in a very readable manner, this book is a very sensitive account of the six women who became the consorts of Bluff King Hal. Antonia Fraser's research is always excellent.
Please note my edition (published in Australia) is called Henry VIII and his Wives
In Henry VIII, the King and the Court - a wonderfully researched book - Alison Weir brings alive Henry VIII in all his glory and his magnificent court, not fearing a bit of controversy along the way. This is another must read for people interested in the period.
Dear Heart, How Like You This? (Metropolis Ink, 2002) tells the story of Sir Thomas Wyatt and his lifelong-love for his cousin Anne Boleyn, the tragic second wife of Henry VIII of England.
Voices of Morebath: the lives of ordinary folk who lived through extraordinary times. Reviewed at Tudor England
SOMETHING FUN TO DO!
Have an interactive chat with Henry VIII!
